A corporation operating under a registered business name commenced a construction lien action seeking payment of management fees, reimbursable expenses, and loss of profit arising from a residential construction management contract.
The homeowners disputed the lien, arguing they believed they were contracting with individuals rather than the corporation and alleging improper invoicing under the Business Names Act.
The court found the parties clearly understood that the corporation operating as the business name was the contracting construction manager and that any technical deficiency in identifying the corporate name on invoices caused no prejudice.
The court upheld the lien claim, finding the disputed charges fell within the contractual reimbursement and management fee provisions.
The homeowners’ counterclaim and a separate personal action against the corporate principals were dismissed.
